Five Dahl Soup

Heat the reamining ghee. When hot, add the cumin & chilies. Fry for 20 seconds then add the bay leaf, asafetida & cayenne. A few seconds later, add 3 tb water. Cook for a minute or so & then pour into the soup. Sprinkle in the garam masala & coriander & serve. Yamuna Devi, "The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking"